The official "my Yaris handles bad on the highway/with crosswinds" thread - Page 7 - Toyota Yaris Forums

SailDesign · 03-21-2009, 10:23 AM

Lower profile tires. The soggy,tall sidewalls on the OEM shoes were horrible on the Newport Bridge (RI), but switching out to 16-inch wheels and lower sidewalls cured it right up. 70+ on the bridge i na cross-wind now is pretty good - you feel the wind, but don't get tossed.

Yawesh · 03-21-2009, 10:25 AM

the yaris is not meant for windy places

is japan windy?

SailDesign · 03-21-2009, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

thats the dumbest statement ever

+1

roxy1 · 03-21-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yawesh

is japan windy?

ive lived there. it is windy, but only when the wind blows.

barry6386 · 03-21-2009, 02:04 AM

Hey everyone. After reading through this thread I see there are others having some issues with the handling of the Yaris. It's the reason why I'm here. All I can say is there IS SOMETHING different with the way it handles. Whether it's normal or not is subjective. I feel like it gets blown around excessively. I have a '08 sedan with 11K miles. I drive it around 100 miles a day to work and back. It's the same route every day so I know the reason I'm getting tossed around is because of the wind and not the road surface. I travel mostly on interstate and some on flat 2 lane. I put a TRD rear sway bar (wow was that easy) under it and it's worth the money I spent on it. I had the tires rotated and the handling seemed better for a while but I think It could be a lot better. With all that said, I'd like to know if getting tires would be a better bang for the buck or getting shocks/struts.

One other thing.. Does anyone else notice something going on transmission wise when going downhill? I have an automatic transmission..... It seems like some sort of engine breaking or the transmission not releasing when just beginning to coast down a hill. If I slightly let off the gas pedal it doesn't release. If I completely let off the gas it releases and coast normally (like I would expect it to)... Anyone?

Fishbulb · 03-21-2009, 02:19 AM

I drive my Yaris 150 to 300 miles per day, I find myself often averaging 83 mph on Intestates, beltways, tunnels, toll roads, parkways, bridges, etc. Once you get used to the handling, you can really control the car quite well.

I have a LB though, and I broke it in hard (so mine is fast and runs perfect).

meh

Fishbulb · 03-21-2009, 02:21 AM

In fact, I have noticed that my Yaris handles forward driving forces with no crosswind perfectly, the "blow around" happens with any crosswind over 7 mph.

I will try cracking all the windows next time I encounter sidewinds to try to see if venting some of the force thru the cab might settle the dart factor.

For you, not for me. Im actually fine with the dart factor.

Yawesh · 03-21-2009, 11:04 AM

for those who have horrendous experiences driving ur yaris against the wind(mostly from the sides)

for NON modded Yaris(no suspsension,etc upgrades)

Bob_VT · 03-21-2009, 11:39 AM

horrendous experiences equal shit NY roads..... move away from that nightmare or learn to live with it

Yawesh · 03-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

horrendous experiences equal shit NY roads..... move away from that nightmare or learn to live with it

it has nothing to do with the nyc roads. actually it is on the highway(should have mentioned at certain speeds in the post)

i'm glad your yaris is perfect

Yawesh · 03-21-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob_VT

horrendous experiences equal shit NY roads..... move away from that nightmare or learn to live with it

DUDE your yaris has a rear sway bar. how was it b4? just curious if it improved

Yawesh · 03-21-2009, 07:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

first its not dude is Mr.Bob and second i have no suspension mods and have no problems with the wind unless wind are above 70km/h , but then all cars will get buffeted not only the Yaris. if you have trouble controlling the car when windy stay home during those days.

DUDE i'm not talking to you

m911gt · 03-22-2009, 02:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

dont call me dude

no worries dude

m911gt · 03-21-2009, 11:47 AM

lol...i was surprised it took that long ;)

Yawesh · 03-21-2009, 11:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PK198105

im fighting my urges here

well this is what the poll is for.

Yawesh · 03-21-2009, 11:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by m911gt

lol...i was surprised it took that long ;)

your yaris should be straight like an arrow with all those suspension mods

eTiMaGo · 03-21-2009, 11:59 AM

there's need for 15,000 threads about this same topic, so for everyone's convenience and sanity, I have grouped them here.

m911gt · 03-21-2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eTiMaGo

there's need for 15,000 threads about this same topic, so for everyone's convenience and sanity, I have grouped them here.

i was wondering what happened, ha, thanks Thomas

View Poll Results: Do you think the wind plays with your Yaris
Cops think I'm drunk when driving vs. wind	49	54.44%
My Yaris drives straight like an arrow	19	21.11%
Who cares, cause I don't	22	24.44%
Voters: 90. You may not vote on this poll

03-21-2009, 02:19 AM	#6
Fishbulb Mr. Sparkle Drives: 09 white Yaris, 99 Z3 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 19	I drive my Yaris 150 to 300 miles per day, I find myself often averaging 83 mph on Intestates, beltways, tunnels, toll roads, parkways, bridges, etc. Once you get used to the handling, you can really control the car quite well. I have a LB though, and I broke it in hard (so mine is fast and runs perfect). meh __________________

03-21-2009, 02:21 AM	#7
Fishbulb Mr. Sparkle Drives: 09 white Yaris, 99 Z3 Coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 19	In fact, I have noticed that my Yaris handles forward driving forces with no crosswind perfectly, the "blow around" happens with any crosswind over 7 mph. I will try cracking all the windows next time I encounter sidewinds to try to see if venting some of the force thru the cab might settle the dart factor. For you, not for me. Im actually fine with the dart factor. __________________

03-21-2009, 11:04 AM	#8
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	Do you think the wind plays with your Yaris? for those who have horrendous experiences driving ur yaris against the wind(mostly from the sides) for NON modded Yaris(no suspsension,etc upgrades)

03-21-2009, 11:39 AM	#9
Bob_VT View User's Garage Drives: 08 Yaris LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vermont Posts: 1,704	horrendous experiences equal shit NY roads..... move away from that nightmare or learn to live with it __________________ some people are little slinkies. . . . .they are really good for nothing. . . .but they still bring a smile to your face when you push them down a flight of stairs. Come to the DARKSIDE..... We have candy

03-21-2009, 10:23 AM	#1
SailDesign Drives: . Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: . Posts: 1,931	Lower profile tires. The soggy,tall sidewalls on the OEM shoes were horrible on the Newport Bridge (RI), but switching out to 16-inch wheels and lower sidewalls cured it right up. 70+ on the bridge i na cross-wind now is pretty good - you feel the wind, but don't get tossed.

03-21-2009, 10:25 AM	#2
Yawesh Drives: 08 sedan at Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: long island Posts: 313	the yaris is not meant for windy places is japan windy?

03-21-2009, 02:04 AM	#5
barry6386 Drives: 2008 4Dr Sedan Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: MidWest Posts: 3	Hey everyone. After reading through this thread I see there are others having some issues with the handling of the Yaris. It's the reason why I'm here. All I can say is there IS SOMETHING different with the way it handles. Whether it's normal or not is subjective. I feel like it gets blown around excessively. I have a '08 sedan with 11K miles. I drive it around 100 miles a day to work and back. It's the same route every day so I know the reason I'm getting tossed around is because of the wind and not the road surface. I travel mostly on interstate and some on flat 2 lane. I put a TRD rear sway bar (wow was that easy) under it and it's worth the money I spent on it. I had the tires rotated and the handling seemed better for a while but I think It could be a lot better. With all that said, I'd like to know if getting tires would be a better bang for the buck or getting shocks/struts. One other thing.. Does anyone else notice something going on transmission wise when going downhill? I have an automatic transmission..... It seems like some sort of engine breaking or the transmission not releasing when just beginning to coast down a hill. If I slightly let off the gas pedal it doesn't release. If I completely let off the gas it releases and coast normally (like I would expect it to)... Anyone?

03-21-2009, 11:47 AM	#14
m911gt Carless in Chicago View User's Garage Drives: 08 Blk LB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,479	lol...i was surprised it took that long ;) __________________ Wanted: Forced Induction Some say that he is the secret love child of Ferrari and Porsche, and others say that he would lap James May twice in a 1/4 mile drag race. All we know is that he is called The Stig.

03-21-2009, 11:59 AM	#17
eTiMaGo vroom vroom View User's Garage Drives: lil red 5-door Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangkok, Thailand Posts: 7,744	there's need for 15,000 threads about this same topic, so for everyone's convenience and sanity, I have grouped them here. __________________ The price of freedom of religion, or of speech, or of the press, is that we must put up with a good deal of rubbish. - Robert Jackson Bye bye 1NZ...

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